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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1886
Page
1
Beginning today the publisher will supply 1000 copies of Pickwick Papers daily and fill all orders promptly. Price remains 5 cents per copy at counters. For remittance send ten cents: five for the book and five for postage.
Morning notices from Washington and Cincinnati highlight congressional debates on free ships and land allotments to Indians, with bills advancing in the House and Senate. Reports cover shipping interests, suspicions about Swindler schemes, weather delays on the La Bourgogne, and reform efforts in rail and tobacco sectors.
In Loughrea County Galway four nationalist leaders Silenced rent offices and were arrested for conspiracy to defraud. John Dillon M P East Mayo Desi Dee 16 William O'Brien Matthew Harris and David Sheehy were remanded after bail set at 200 each. Vast demonstrations followed as tenants paid back rents.
Washington December 16 Special The Republican tariff leaders push a scheme to form a tariff measure that reduces the surplus rather than cutting taxes on imports. They aim to wipe internal revenue on tobacco lower raw sugar duties and abolish spirits import duty used in arts. If unified they seek to present the Hewitt bill and win support from Randall Democrats to bypass Ways and Means.
A renowned sculptor has crafted a symbol meant to endure as long as liberty lights humanity, reflecting enduring values and universal freedom.
A Christmas advertisement promotes Ulsters Leather Driving Jackets Reefers Smoking Jackets Breakfast Jackets Bath Wraps House Sacks Trouser Stretchers Toboggan Suits Silk Handkerchiefs Umbrellas Fur Hats and Gloves. It touts the largest toboggan stock and low prices with a Hamilton London trouser stretcher priced at 2.50 and offers exchange privilege after Christmas.
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday December seventeenth Maine to have light snow with southerly winds and slightly warmer. Rest of New England fair weather with westerly winds and slight warming. Eastern New York fair weather with south westerly winds and rising temperatures. Cantionary northwest signals continue from Sandy fook to Eastport.
Observer's Office reports barometer 29.00 inches, temperature 0 to 29.0 F, dew point 16.0 F, humidity 64–100 percent, wind max 50.0 mph, precipitation 0.08 inches. Conditions listed as snow and clear with mean daily temperatures around 14.0 F and 10.0 F lows, in a Boston area meteorological bulletin.
The report tabulates yesterday’s weather observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. It lists readings for temperature wind direction wind speed humidity and precipitation across locations, noting uniform timing of data collection.
A compact list of Civil War events with dates and locations. Includes battles at Alleghany Camp Fredericksburg Kingston Nashville Murfreesboro and actions in the Gulf Department with Banks. Noting evacuations and captures dated December in 1861 1862 1864.
John Dillon Matthew Tarris and David Sheeny M P and Editor O Brien arrested charged with conspiracy to defraud. Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Cobourg offered the crown of Bulgaria. Republicans denounced by Senator Sagasta Spain. Berlin bourse discount rate rising. General Pelisser hosted United States Minister McLane and French delegates for the Liberty statue dedication. Dr Bird testified in Campbell divorce case.
Fair and warmer weather reported as the common council moves to form a conference committee on the loan order. A special aldermen’s meeting was held and notable deaths include Henry Stumeke proprietor of the Crawford House and Dorchester resident Marshall P. Wilder.
James Howard, 35, was taken from Texarkana jail by a masked mob and hanged to a railroad trestle after being arrested on a charge of mistreating his underage wife. His wife, barely 14, had described brutal abuse including tying her feet and branding with a hot iron. Deputies faced a midnight jail breach as guards paused for a meal.
President Abbili of the Saloon Keepers' Protective Association says the Dow law will be obeyed and taxes paid. The Supreme Court decision will place 375000 dollars in Cincinnati's treasury with funds split to infirmary, police, and general funds as saloon enforcement increases to 400 officers.
The United States butt weld pipe and boiler tube manufacturers meeting in Prrrssure Penn announce a 2 1 2 percent price increase on black galvanized and tarred pipe on the gross list. They cite higher crude material costs as the reason for the hike.
Testimony in the Campbell divorce case features Dr Bird denying impropriety with Lady Campbell. Counsel for General Butler and Lord Colin challenge the charges, citing insufficient corroboration and harsh rumors. The judge notes some evidence against Butler and adjourns the hearing.
General Pelisser hosted a banquet for United States Minister McLane and French delegates at the dedication ceremony for the Statue of Liberty’s enlightening the world. McLane praised long standing Franco American ties and shared that French influence preceded English settlement in America.
In Maprin on December 16 Senor Sagasin president of the Council denounced extreme Republican doctrines and their peace offers. He warned Republicans that liberty depended on their acts and that the government would press on with reforms despite revolutionary threats. Also in Lonron on December 16 Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Cobourg Gotha claimed Bulgaria’s delegation offered him the Bulgarian crown.
Brurast court records report twenty-one defendants sentenced for riot participation last summer. Prison terms range from three months to seven years, reflecting the severity of the disturbances and the legal consequences for those involved.
The Berlin commission passed a military bill to mobilize 450,000 men for three years, not 468,409 for seven. The vote split 5 Progressists 2 Socialists 8 Centrists 1 Pole for and 4 National Liberals 6 Conservatives 2 Free Conservatives against. The market fell on English rate changes and mercy demands, with signs the Imperial Bank discount rate may rise.
Reports from Brussels indicate letters enclosed in packets were found behind furniture in the Grand Hotel reading room. The letters are traced to mail stolen from the Ostend express.
New York dispatch reports that arguments on the minutes of grand jury evidence in the Sharp Richmond bribery case will be heard in General Sessions Court. McQuade is to face sentence tomorrow morning and be moved to Sing Sing Monday, with appeals likely to delay immediate imprisonment.
A telegram from Salt Lake City reports Deputy Thompson fired on Edward M. Dalton as he drove stock in Parowan. Dalton was shot in the body and died about an hour later. Deputy Thompson and Orton were arrested and sent to Beaver to face grand jury action.
At Epwards Mississippi a mass meeting condemns emigration agents who lure Black families from the area with false promises. Carloads of men women and children leave as planters face depopulation and crop concerns. A civic committee will pressure agents to stop their activity.
Judge Webb ruled in Portland in a libel suit against Captain Durkee of the bark M. E. Cann brought by four sailors alleging cruel treatment. Awards totaled 745 to McGiven 200 O Neill 450 Burns 30 and McNally 25. The judge said full damages were not proven against the captain. The second mate and boatswain were named but not found.
The tug Beverly Harris and crew toiled at the wreck of the White near Bayou Sard Louisiana today using drags. They recovered the body of Berry Williams the second steward and found the charred remains of two other victims on the wreck.
Washington December 16 Special Representative Lunn of Arkansas presses a bill to allow free import of foreign built ships and grant American registers to them. Opponents warn it would devastate U S shipbuilding and shipping interests. A New England delegation led by Captain Ambrose Snow urges defeat in Congress.
Representative Hewitt explains a House bill to reduce the Treasury surplus if revenues stay high and to secure national bank circulation. The plan would prepaid interest on bonds to 3 percent, allow banks to hold bonds for circulation, and deposit surplus in banks as security to prevent currency contraction.
Washington December 16 reports a petty operator posing as a scientist linked to the geological survey has for four years preyed on credulous rural residents nationwide by soliciting investments and promising scientific returns.
Wassixatox December 16 Spectau reports Chief Signal Officer Hazen, in ill health for two years, may seek retirement next spring. A diagnosis cites severe diabetes and the rank of brigadier general at stake. Captain Greely, Arctic explorer, is a leading candidate to succeed him.
Washington dispatch notes Maine shipowners from Bath express support for Morton’s nomination. Senate commerce committee likely to take up the matter soon, with expectations of a favorable report. Confirmation seen as likely, possibly near session end.
The House committee on military affairs completed the army appropriation bill, to be reported tomorrow. Total appropriation set at 23 557 238 dollars with estimates of 25 524 587 and current year 28 794 001. Provisions cap mileage at four cents per mile and limit draught animals, civilian salaries, and post expenditures with strict oversight.
The Interior Department furnishes the Senate judiciary committee Caleb W. West’s Utah governor annual report referencing the 40000 appropriation for an industrial home for polygamous wives and children. Mrs Angie F Newman of Lincoln Neb protests Governor West’s interpretation and board control of the project.
Washington reports a Illinois congressman Morrison will be appointed one of five commissioners under the interstate commerce bill with a salary of 7500 dollars yearly. President said likely to favor the measure. Also reports funds raised to buy a home for the widow of the late General Hancock. Arthur L Thomas of Pennsylvania confirmed for Utah board of registration and elections. Treasury directs payment of January 1 1887 interest on 4 percent bonds and bonds to the Pacific Railway Company.
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